Agnes Cotton: Copy Editor | Proofreader | QA (Freelance/Contract) in Irvine, CA

• Highly detailed proofreading of 100+ social media materials and other collateral as well as viewing videos and ensuring the transcription matches the audio • Extensive review of 25+ individual web pages for grammar, flow, consistency and correct links; tested 5+ forms by filling out information and reviewing acknowledgment emails • Created a new style guide; reviewed a company’s style guide and compiled a list of corrections

Review PDFs and other forms of media to ensure quality and consistency for clients primarily in the healthcare and education industries • Accurately proofread 100+ presentation decks for grammar, punctuation and logical flow • Modify copy in order to improve awkward phrasing and/or flow • Reviewed the agency’s two websites page by page; compiled a list of errors, made corrections and suggested improvements • Researched Section 508 compliance standards including viewing videos, reading articles and completing exercise files to gain skills and knowledge • Transcribed recordings using Otter software and reviewed files for comprehension

Provided departmental administrative and copywriting support in an apparel company • Coordinated marketing and advertising for 28 retail locations including reviewing budget guidelines, promotional offer details and artwork, as well as monitoring due dates to ensure completion • Accurately keyed in data for clothing standards such as color, size, price, content and care; identified and fixed issues such as incorrect descriptions and/or outdated information • Proofread more than 50 catalogs and other mailings, the company’s commercial website, emails and miscellaneous documents as needed, focusing on grammar, punctuation and thoroughness • Compiled hundreds of competitor promotional emails and conveyed noteworthy promotions for future evaluation, including receiving recognition for a viable in-store campaign • Provided copywriting support for over 50 products, including headlines and product descriptions • Contributed a clothing description update to better inform customers of a product detail, which cut down on the number of inquiries regarding this specific detail • Developed, updated and distributed to over 10 associates a style guide for referencing commonly-used terms and branding information

Performed operational, marketing and administrative functions in a publishing organization • Devised over 50 marketing campaigns from concept to completion including writing copy, researching prospect lists and vendors, testing online media prior to launch and monitoring results (promotions included email, telemarketing, print media and social media such as Twitter) • Facilitated a significant switch between fulfillment vendors including organizing records, following timelines, coordinating closing arrangements with the previous vendor while concurrently learning, managing, testing and applying the new vendor’s systems within a six-month timeframe • Saved up to 16% in budget expenses through the reduction of costs • Achieved a 94% outcome in a formal magazine audit • Coordinated event information for 10 yearly trade shows including logistics and materials; tracked deliveries and ensured timeliness; evaluated international shipping options for an internal customer and presented an alternative which saved approximately 39% in costs • Managed the successful launch of a new magazine which involved preparing required documentation, developing a marketing campaign, interfacing with vendors and other departments for their input, monitoring the production schedule and ensuring the mailing of the first issue • Maintained over 90% accuracy in generating and analyzing reports, coding invoices, proofreading documents, artwork and contracts, and creating schedules prior to distribution